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Tata Chemicals in talks to buy Johnson Matthey's batteries business - report
Johnson Matthey rallied on Monday following a report that India’s Tata Chemicals is interesting in buying the company’s batteries business.
Benchmark posts strong results as aquaculture markets recover
Aquaculture biotechnology company Benchmark reported “strong” full-year results on Monday, with revenue from continuing operations increasing 18% to £125. 2m, or 24% at constant exchange rates.
CareTech's Smartbox acquiring Rehavista in EUR 10m deal
Social care and education service provider CareTech announced on Monday that its group company Smartbox was acquiring Rehavista and its subsidiary company LogBUK.
CMA set to block Facebook acquisition of GIF platform Giphy
Facebook’s acquisition of animated GIF platform Giphy is set to be blocked by the UK’s competition watchdog, it was reported on Monday, which would mark the first time the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) puts the brakes on a Big Tech deal.
Russian energy minister warns against 'hasty' decisions on oil output
Russia's energy minister cautioned on Monday against hasty decisions in the wake of the discovery of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.
Spanish CPI hits near three-decade high in November
The cost of living in Spain hit a near three-decade high in November on the back of rising food and gasoline prices.
Ince Group revenues grow in H1
Legal services firm Ince Group said on Monday that it expects to report unaudited interim revenues of £49. 9m for the six months ended 30 September.
Marshall Motor's largest shareholder mulling sale of 64.4% shareholding
Automotive retailer Marshall Motor Holdings said on Friday that Marshall of Cambridge, the company's largest shareholder, had informed the board that it was considering a possible sale of its 64. 4% shareholding in the company.
AG Barr lifts guidance amid strong volume performance
AG Barr said the positive trading momentum it reported in September had continued on Monday, with sales growing ahead of expectations across both its Barr soft drinks and Funkin business units.
Europe open: Shares rebound from Omicron sell-off as BT bid talk spurs buyers
European share rebounded from Friday’s sharp sell-off in response to the emergence of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 as investors focused on a potential bid for UK telecoms group BT.
Amigo shares plunge on fresh dilution concerns
Guarantor loan company Amigo proposed a new plan to cover its liability on Monday, including a new equity raise, sending its shares tumbling on dilution concerns.
McColls to convert a further 100 locations into Morrisons Daily stores
McColl's has struck an agreement with wholesale partner Morrisons that will see the embattled retailer convert a further 100 of its locations into Morrisons Daily stores.
London open: FTSE rebounds after Omicron-fuelled selloff
London stocks rose in early trade on Monday, recovering some ground after worries about the new Omicron Covid variant sent markets tumbling at the end of last week.
Genuit appoints Spectris executive Joe Vorih as CEO
Plastic pipe maker Genuit has appointed Joe Vorih as its new chief executive officer with effect from early next year, succeeding Martin Payne.
IP Group reports unrealised gain after one of its holdings completes funding round
IP Group recorded a large gain on the value of one of the largest companies in its portfolio following a funding round.
AJ Bell to launch mobile trading app Dodl
Investment platform AJ Bell has announced the launch of commission-free mobile trading app Dodl in the first half of next year.
Molten Ventures NAV up on higher cash investments
Venture capital tech specialist Molten Ventures on Monday reported a rise in net asset value (NAV) for the six months to September 30 on the back of a sharp rise in cash investments.
London pre-open: Stocks to rebound after Friday's selloff
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Monday following the heavy selloff at the end of last week on the back of worries about the new Omicron Covid variant.
Hammerson in talks to sell Silverburn, Reliance eyeing up BT Group
London open The FTSE 100 was set to open 64 points higher on Monday at 7,108, having tumbled 3. 6% on Friday.
Hammerson confirms talks on possible Silverburn sale
Property company Hammerson on Monday confirmed it is in talks on a potential sale of the Silverburn shopping centre near Glasgow, Scotland, which is held in a 50/50 joint venture with CPPIB.